Driver Airbag Module
Driver Airbag Module Removal and installation1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
WARNING: The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for 1 minute after the ignition is OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until 1 minute has passed after disconnecting power to SDM. If the airbags are disconnected, service can be executed immediately without waiting for 1-minute time period to expire. Failure to temporarily disable the SIR during service can result in unexpected deployment, personal injury and unnecessary SIR repairs.
2. Position the steering wheel straight ahead.
WARNING: When handling an airbag module, always keep the top of the unit facing upward. This leaves room for the airbag to expand if the module unexpectedly deploys. Without room for expansion, a module suddenly propelled toward a person or object can cause injury or vehicle damage.
3. Remove the audio remote controller.
4. Remove 2 driver airbag module mounting bolts and discard them.
5. Remove the connectors from the horn terminal and the driver airbag module.
6. Remove the driver airbag module.
Installation
WARNING: When handling an airbag module, always keep the top of the unit facing upward. This leaves room for the airbag to expand if the module unexpectedly deploys. Without room for expansion, a module suddenly propelled toward a person or object can cause injury or vehicle damage.
1. Install the connectors to the horn terminal and the driver airbag module.
2. Install the driver airbag module.
3. Install the driver airbag module mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the driver airbag module mounting bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.